Peter Andre says he and Katie Price are "very civilised" as they stay on good terms for the sake of their children.

The singer - who had Junior and Princess with the former glamour model before their marriage broke down in 2009 - revealed they have managed to find a way to keep their kids happy.

Speaking on ITV's Lorraine , he said: "It’s really strange even with things that have happened in the past, me and Kate we’re okay now.

Peter opens up on Lorraine (Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

He says things are civil with ex-wife Katie (Image: Getty)

"We see each other when we see each other with the kids, and it’s all nice, very civilised. We all get on really well which is excellent so that just adds to the peace and the serenity and the kids are really happy and it’s really nice.”

Emily has helped him cope since his brother's death three years ago (Image: Getty)

"I remember saying that. I couldn’t function. Some families will understand, we’re extra close as brothers.

"She said, ‘well there’s no question, of course I’m going to stand by you and we’re going to get you through it’ and she got me through it and that’s why I always say she’s my rock because that’s how she was with me.”